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COATINGSPRO ROOF COATINGS 2017 29
Large Roofing Job
You're going to have to plan much more carefully and allot
your resources much more efficiently than you've had to do
on smaller jobs. Time really is money on a large-scale roof
coating job, and miscalculations can hurt you big time. Be
organized, efficient, and prepared.
Playing With the Big Boys
Taking on a big roofing job usually means you' ll be working
for a large company w ith an excellent legal team that could
put tremendous liability on your company if something goes
wrong — even if it technically isn't your fault. Before taking
on a big job for the first time, consider hiring a special-
ized law yer to draw up a custom contract that gives you
steeper protections than you've probably ever needed on a
smaller job.
Ask yourself if you really want to work with companies
that have seemingly unlimited budgets for attorneys. A small
roofing company simply can't afford a lengthy legal battle
with expert law yers, so weigh that risk before you take on a
large job for a big player.
Keep Your Priorities Straight
Big dollar signs can hypnotize even the most grounded of
contractors. No matter how big a job may be, continue putting
quality and customer satisfaction first and financial gain
second. You can't put a price on your reputation, especially
Taking on a larger commercial roofing job may seem like a no
brainer, but consider a few factors before you sign on the dotted
line.